Central Macedonia, recently, was aglow with peach tree blossom – a stunning roadside show! Spring is gradually approaching this year with short, scattered bouts of rain and cooler weather.
And that means nature goes into overdrive and demands hard work to keep things in order. Here we see members of the family, on holiday from Crete, painting the trees with a liquid to protect them from fungus. I imagine that will deter ants and other insects that damage the bark or fruit.
Under the hothouse arches, tomato, cucumber, courgette and pepper plants sit in straight rows. They should see us all through the summer months once they ripen.
The vines have begun to leaf, having been cleaned and sprayed to encourage healthy growth.
Paths and verges look neat after recent mowing and weeding. In our former house, Z had headaches for three days simply at the thought of cutting our grass – a vast expanse that Angeliki called Hyde Park! It was a two-day task while here within less than two hours, he’s back and smiling because the deed is done! A much preferred option!
By the house angelica is budding, soon to pervade the area with its intoxicating scent.
The rose bushes are producing coy buds, waiting for more heat before strutting their stuff. We greatly look forward to enjoying what these plants have to offer!
